1. Unfortunately, this admirable attempt to streamline this vital area has been all but defeated by the bafflingly thick four bolt neck plate.

2. The National Adjutancy is a vital area of ministry that demands attention and focus. The National Adjutant General should lead a team of people who are united and organized to help make ministry work.

3. Thus, the government of Bermuda has recognized the need and its responsibility as having some of the Sargasso Sea within its national jurisdiction -- but the vast majority is beyond -- to help spearhead a movement to achieve protection for this vital area.